At the Opening Session of the 62nd Commission on Social Development (CSocD62) at the UN Headquarters in New York an international panel gave an overview of how we are doing to meet the UN’s social development goals. Their presentations focused on the need to prioritize projects and fund innovative practices and solutions that will yield the best results. The declaration of the Civil Society Forum signed by over 1,000 delegates was shared with the member nations. The concensus of the assembly seems to be that we are off target globally to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030, and several delegates called for a renewed approach to social development. Global economic policies, strategic investment in hardest hit areas and expansion of digital access are keys to ending poverty worldwide and achieving sustainable development for all. This afternoon in the same conference room high-level panel discussion will be held on the priority theme "How can social policies become more effective in achieving inclusive, resilient and equitable societies that leave no one behind?
